Front man John Dauer is known for his soulful voice and crystal tone. Dauer's ability to exude emotive intensity through high octave, broad ranging power and haunting lyrical compositions are truly the gifts of only a few.
Guitarist Jim Bilus is The Ruse's primary songwriter and composer. Bilus is a gifted writer blessed with a natural musical ability. Jim layers the Ruse's music with powerful melodic riffs featuring subtle but prominent effect driven tones.
Bassist Mark Stolze plays an integral part of the band laying down the low-end that glues the songs together. Mark is affectionately known as "the general" for his devotion to keeping the band on a rigorous schedule.
Jason Young kicks the groove behind the drums, bringing his love for a wide variety of musical styles to the Ruse's musical arsenal. Jason also doubles as the band's in-house producer and engineer. With his laid back and playful personality, Jason has become the solid backbone of the Ruse.
Monochrome
The Ruse Lyrics
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We're gonna take our time and make this right
Drag out
Everything that's eating at your mind
So I deceived you cause I can't believe you and now I've turned the tide
So monochrome
I watched the color drain from you
Where's the color in this life?
Just try and stop me
Pulling all the strings I can from here
So I deceived you oh
So monochrome I watched the color drain from you
Where's the color in this life
So monochrome
I took all I feared in you and that you must despise
It feels so good not to need you
It feels so good not to need you
But it's so sad to watch you fall
Cause I took it all
So I deceived you cause I can't believe you and now I've turned the tide
So monochrome
I watched the color drain from you
Where's the color in this life?
So monochrome
I took all I feared in you and that you must despise
The lyrics of The Ruse's Monochrome seem to describe a situation where one person has let down another by deceiving them, and now they feel empowered by having the upper hand. The opening lines suggest that they want to take their time to rectify what's been done and try to make things right. But as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the person singing has a different plan.
They take pleasure in seeing the color drain from the other person's face, perhaps a metaphor for the joy of seeing someone broken down and defeated. The lyrics "Watch me doing all you've always feared, just try and stop me" suggest that the singer is relishing in the power they have over the other person, pulling all the strings they can from a safe distance.
The end of the song takes on a more melancholic tone. While the singer initially revels in their newfound freedom, they also acknowledge the sadness that comes with watching the other person fall. It seems to suggest that while they may be happy to have come out on top, they also recognize that their actions have consequences.
Overall, Monochrome is a powerful tune about the intricacies of relationships, the power dynamics between two people, and the emotions that come with betrayal and revenge.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down
Let's take our time and be deliberate.
We're gonna take our time and make this right
We will go slowly, but surely, to fix any mistakes we have made.
Drag out everything that's eating at your mind
Take as much time as you need to express all the things that are troubling you.
So I deceived you cause I can't believe you and now I've turned the tide
I lied to you because I couldn't trust you, and now the tables have turned.
So monochrome, I watched the color drain from you
I saw your happiness and vibrancy vanish before my eyes.
Where's the color in this life?
Why can't we find enjoyment and beauty in the world around us?
Watch me doing all you've always feared
See me doing the things that you were too afraid to try.
Just try and stop me
Even if you try to stop me, I won't give up.
Pulling all the strings I can from here
Exerting control and influence over a situation from a distance.
So monochrome I watched the color drain from you
Your spirit was broken and your life became joyless.
I took all I feared in you and that you must despise
I exploited your weaknesses that you hate about yourself.
It feels so good not to need you
I find satisfaction in no longer relying on you.
But it's so sad to watch you fall
It breaks my heart to see you suffer and struggle.
Cause I took it all
I took everything that was important to you.
So monochrome I watched the color drain from you
Your life became less vibrant and joyful because of my actions.
Where's the color in this life?
Have we lost the ability to see the beauty in the world around us?
So monochrome
The world has become dull and uninspiring.
I took all I feared in you and that you must despise
I used the things you hate about yourself to hurt you.
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